Pop sensation Ariana Grande makes a triumphant return with her latest single and music video, “Yes, And?” The Grammy-winning artist, who released her last solo single in 2020, delivers a powerful message in this Christian Breslauer-directed video. Grande confronts a panel of critics, challenging gossip and societal expectations. The lyrics, with nods to media scrutiny, emphasize Grande’s determination to live authentically and protect her time and energy. The release marks the first single from her upcoming seventh album, aptly titled “Eternal Sunshine.”
“Yes, And?” resonates with a Madonna-esque ’80s disco vibe and an IDGAF attitude. Grande’s lyrics boldly express her stance against societal pressures and criticism. With lines like “Now I’m so done with caring what you think,” and “Don’t comment on my body, do not reply,” she signals a new era for herself and her music. The music video, teased on January 11, showcases Grande confidently performing for critics who later leave bedazzled, suggesting that new music is all they need to appreciate her again.
Grande, along with renowned producers Max Martin and Ilya Salmanzadeh, showcases her signature style in “Yes, And?”. Despite the single not being the album’s title, it will serve as a cover variant for the upcoming album. The collaboration builds on their past successes, including hits like “Problem” and “No Tears Left to Cry.” Fans are eagerly anticipating the album, as Grande continues to diversify her career, not only in music but also in beauty with her REM Beauty brand and her role as Glinda in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical “Wicked.”
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Grande’s return to solo music follows a three-year hiatus, during which she engaged in various collaborations, TV roles, and her beauty venture. The empowering and assertive tone of “Yes, And?” reflects Grande’s personal growth and resilience amid public scrutiny. The pop icon’s supporters, known as Arianators, have eagerly awaited AG7, her seventh studio album. As Grande continues to navigate her evolving career, her new single signals not only a musical comeback but also a bold assertion of independence and self-expression.